Today: October 25, 2026
Today: October 25, 2026

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Wall St opens lower as AI jitters return, oil rises

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Thursday as growth stocks came under renewed pressure after earnings from mega-caps Tesla and Meta did little to dispel doubts about AI

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French debt risk premium reaches euro zone sovereign crisis levels

The premium investors demand to hold French government debt over safe-haven German Bunds widened to its highest in 15 years on Thursday, as concerns over France's

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Spotify forecasts strong profit as AI features start to pay off, shares surge

Spotify forecast fourth-quarter profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, banking on its AI-powered features to drive user growth ahead of the crucial

Business|Economy

US weekly jobless claims near 57-year lows, underscore labor market stability

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to near 57-year lows last week amid low layoffs, suggesting a modest pickup

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Comcast flags over $1 billion in restructuring charges in fourth quarter

Comcast on Thursday flagged more than $1 billion in charges for the fourth quarter as it changes its organizational structure, ahead of the planned spinoff of its NBCUniversal

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P&G warns of bigger cost hit from oil prices, even as consumer demand holds up

Procter & Gamble on Thursday warned that rising raw material, energy and freight costs would take a bigger bite out of annual profit, even

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European corporate earnings set to get a boost from energy windfall

The outlook for European companies has slightly improved, the latest LSEG forecasts showed on Thursday, as energy majors are expected to deliver a big jump in third-quarter profit

Economy|Finance

Euro zone consumer confidence falls to -17.9 in October

Euro zone consumer confidence fell by 1.1 points in October from the September number, figures released on Thursday showed.

Economy|Election|Health|Political

Lula hopes older voters can help power him to victory against Flavio Bolsonaro

Rony Amaral, 71, is terrified right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro will slash healthcare and pension spending if he wins

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Meta's credit risk indicator hits record high on increased AI spending plan

The cost of insuring Meta Platforms' debt against default touched an all-time high on Thursday, as investors grappled with concerns about its plan to spend more

Business|Economy

Nippon Steel to spend $3 billion in U.S. Steel plant equipment upgrade, Nikkei reports

Nippon Steel will invest about $3 billion in the U.S.

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Canada, Turkey sign 'strategic partnership' as part of Carney push to cut reliance on US

NATO allies Canada and Turkey upgraded their relations to a "strategic partnership" during the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime

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UK to judge local projects together in investment rules shake-up

Britain will assess public investment projects in the same area together rather than individually, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Thursday, part of a

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Taco Bell sticks with Pepsi as sister chain switches to Coke

Taco Bell sticks with Pepsi as sister chain switches to Coke

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US banks are blocking third-party AI agents access to customer accounts, sources say

Major US banks have been blocking third-party AI agents from operating inside customer accounts and making transactions, two people familiar with the situation said, following a

Economy|Europe|Political

Southern Italy truckers ease protests as government approves aid

Truck drivers' protests that have seriously affected fuel and food supplies in southern Italy eased on Thursday, as Prime Minister

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UK regulator urges pension trustees to stress-test over AI concentration risk

British pension funds could have greater exposure to AI-related risks than trustees realise, Britain's pensions regulator said on Thursday, and urged them to challenge

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US airlines struggle to offset soaring fuel costs with big fare hikes

US airlines are entering the final quarter of the year with a central problem: resilient passenger traffic and sharply higher fares have not been enough to fully

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LSEG to buy Octus in $3.5 billion deal to shield from AI disruption

The London Stock Exchange Group will buy credit data firm Octus for $3.54 billion, it said on Thursday, marking its biggest acquisition in seven years as it seeks to bolster

Business|Economy

Dow forecasts profit above estimates on pricing gains and cost cuts

Dow forecast fourth-quarter adjusted core profit above market expectations, betting that higher polyethylene prices and its cost-cutting measures would offset the

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Cuba's public transport plunges to all-time low amid US fuel blockade, minister says

Cuba's Transportation Minister Eduardo Rodriguez Davila faces daily what appears to be mission impossible: moving millions of people by plane, train and

Australia|Economy|Finance

Australia's treasurer warns of softer growth, higher unemployment

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers will warn of softer economic growth and higher unemployment as interest rates remain high and inflation proves stubborn, according to

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Union Pacific tops estimates on pricing strength, flags hit from high fuel costs

Union Pacific beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by core pricing gains, but flagged a hit from higher fuel prices.

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Norfolk Southern tops profit estimates as freight demand stays strong

Norfolk Southern beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter adjusted profit on Thursday, as the railroad operator benefited from strong freight demand, despite higher fuel costs

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US jobless claims fell to 194,000 last week, lowest since July

U.S. unemployment claims fell to 194,000 last week, the fewest in three months and another sign that layoffs remain low and most Americans enjoy extraordinary job security

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Deportations climb under Trump but fall short of White House target, a new report finds

A new report shows President Donald Trump's administration has sharply increased deportations over the past year

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Pound edges higher, outperforming as investor nerves rattle euro zone markets 

The pound edged up on Thursday, as outflows from euro zone assets saw UK stocks, bonds and the currency outperform other markets in the region.

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Europe's STOXX 600 posts biggest drop in three weeks as banks tumble and oil climbs

Europe's STOXX 600 posted its steepest decline in three weeks on Thursday, dragged lower by weakness in bank shares, while higher oil prices and

Arts|Economy

Singapore's wealthy clients see growing assets over past year, Citi report says 

Singapore's domestic and overseas wealth pool has expanded steadily over the past year, with average assets among the country's high-net-worth clients rising 6% to $1.5 million, a

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Polymarket, Kalshi expand political donations as firms face state, federal scrutiny

Prediction market operators Kalshi, Polymarket and their founders have given at least $5 million combined to Republican and Democratic political

Economy|Environment|Food|Health|Political|US

High gas prices strain Detroit's hungry and food banks ahead of midterm elections

A neatly packed cardboard box of pasta, dry beans, canned goods and powdered milk made Tonya King cry.

Business|Economy|Health

Health insurance costs keep climbing for American workers, a new survey finds

A new survey by healthcare research nonprofit KFF reveals that people relying on employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage this year

Economy|Environment|Political

Trump's tax-exempt diesel draws skepticism from farmers, eludes others

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order this month to expand access to tax-exempt diesel as soaring prices frustrate voters ahead of midterm

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Nestle beats sales forecasts as CEO's turnaround gains pace

Nestle reported better-than-expected organic sales growth for the third quarter on Thursday, pushing the Swiss packaged food maker's shares around 1.5%

Business|Economy

UK factory output expected to stabilise, CBI survey shows

Output in Britain's manufacturing sector is expected to stabilise in the next three months despite a dip in orders in October, a Confederation of British Industry survey

Economy|Political|World

Republican backlash over Russia policy poses challenge for Trump in Congress

US President Donald Trump's moves in recent weeks to ease economic pressure on Russia while stepping up criticism of Ukraine have triggered bipartisan

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Lockheed, Pentagon strike initial deal to produce 850 F-35 jets

Lockheed Martin has entered an initial production and sustainment agreement with the Department of Defense for at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets over the next 10 years,

Business|Economy|Finance

Barclays to slash 5,000 jobs in AI-powered cost-cutting drive

Barclays said it is cutting around 5,000 jobs or 5% of its workforce this year, as it uses technology such as AI to slash fixed costs and improve returns.

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UK’s FTSE 100 falls as banks, miners drag; Barclays slides on job cuts

Britain's FTSE 100 fell on Thursday, pressured by banks and mining stocks as investors weighed more corporate results against a backdrop of elevated oil prices and persistent

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Tesla shares slip after capex cut raises doubts over Musk's AI and robotics push

Tesla's shares fell 2% on Thursday after the EV maker cut its capital spending forecast, raising concerns among investors counting on heavy investment for Elon Musk's AI and

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IMF, OECD warn AI could widen rich-poor country divide

Artificial intelligence could boost global growth, but poorer countries, smaller companies and younger workers risk missing out unless access to power, digital

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Musk's political baggage clouds prospects for SpaceX-Tesla deal

A possible merger between Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX and carmaker Tesla may face bigger obstacles from politics than from regulation,

Economy|Health

Getting health insurance from your job will be extra pricey for 2027

Getting health insurance from your job will be extra pricey for 2027

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US orders departure of some embassy staff and families from Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threat

US orders departure of some embassy staff and families from Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threat

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs this year

Barclays said on Thursday it was cutting around 5,000 jobs, or 5% of its workforce, this year, as it uses technology such as AI to reduce fixed costs and improve overall

Economy|Education

Indonesian president's allies distance themselves from flagship free meals programme

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's big-tent coalition has given him almost unchecked power for two years, but mass food poisoning and graft linked to

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Norway wealth fund slightly cautious on equities, tech companies

Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund said it had been "slightly cautious" on the equity markets and some of the larger Big Tech

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LSEG's two decades of major deals, partnerships and strategic pivots

The London Stock Exchange Group on Thursday agreed to buy financial data firm Octus for about $3.54 billion, its biggest acquisition since the 2019 deal for Refinitiv as the group

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As Americans eat out less, paper towel maker Essity feels the pinch

Essity is seeing greater weakness among the US restaurants it supplies than the European ones, the CEO of the Swedish hygiene products maker said

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TSMC seeks factory-equipment alternatives to thwart China's rare earths grip, sources say

Taiwan's TSMC is exploring alternatives to rare-earth components in factory equipment, three people familiar with the matter said,

Economy|Finance|Political

Greece says it is implementing sanctions linked to Iran

The Greek finance ministry said on Thursday it was implementing sanctions in place linked to Iran and that it backed efforts to effectively combat money laundering and the

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Japanese investors sell foreign bonds for fifth straight week, eye home market

Japanese investors sold foreign bonds for a fifth straight week, their longest selling streak in four years, marking the latest sign of a potential shift in allocation strategy as

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

How a merged SpaceX-Tesla might navigate its China problem

Elon Musk’s potential mega-merger of Tesla and SpaceX would likely face a China-shaped hurdle from regulators on both sides of the Pacific over concerns about national security and

Asia|Business|Economy|Travel|World

Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan, causing flight cancellations and disrupting US-Japan drills

Taiwan issued a land warning on Thursday as powerful Typhoon Champi approached, prompting more than 200 flight cancellations in the region and forcing changes to a

Business|Economy|Europe

As Russia penalises European firms over Ukraine, US rivals largely spared

Russia has deepened a crackdown on European companies in response to Europe's support for Ukraine, while largely sparing US firms as Moscow courts business

Crime|Economy|Europe

Beatings, cyberattacks and threats darken Vucic's Serbia ahead of elections

Serbian activist Marko Marjanovic was on his way back from the supermarket in Belgrade when masked officers bundled him into a car and took him to a

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France's debt strains, AI in focus

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Jiaxing Li. French bonds remain in hot water.

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Chinese quant fund Lingjun draws $300 million from overseas investors

Beijing-based quant fund Lingjun Investment's offshore arm has attracted at least $300 million from US and Southeast Asian investors, a top

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Iran's IRGC Navy says seven vessels hit, warns US of wider response

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said on Thursday that four vessels involved in illegal oil transfers in the northern Persian Gulf were simultaneously hit and

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Bank of Korea holds rates, upbeat outlook points to future hikes

The Bank of Korea kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Thursday but maintained a hawkish stance by upgrading its economic growth

Economy|Political|World

China, Djibouti say all countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in Red Sea

All countries should enjoy freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, China and Djibouti said in a joint statement following a meeting of

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Santos trims upper end of annual volume forecast on Pikka disruptions, shares fall

Santos lowered the upper end of its annual production and sales volume forecasts on Thursday after disruptions at its Pikka oil project in

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Strength in Japanese loan demand expected to leave scope for more BOJ hikes

Major Japanese banks are seeing increased demand for funds among corporate borrowers compared with three months ago, a central bank survey showed on Thursday,

Economy|Election|Political

Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall says the Ukraine war, not the Iran war, has caused high diesel prices

Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall says Ukraine’s war with Russia — and not the U.S. war with Iran — has caused high diesel prices

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Comcast plans significant job cuts, Bloomberg News reports

Comcast Corp is planning a significant number of job cuts as part of a restructuring of its cable-TV, broadband and wireless businesses, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing

Business|Economy|Finance

BHP chair points to Canada tax incentives in call for investment reforms

Australia must pay close attention to tax incentives and business-friendly measures offered by countries such as Canada if it wants to compete more effectively for global investment

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Australia's ASX says 'turning point' reached after trading outages

The Australian Securities Exchange's chair said on Thursday the company had reached a turning point in addressing its regulatory troubles, and maintained

Economy|Environment|Health|Science

New World screwworm cases confirmed in wildlife in Texas, beef cow in New Mexico

The US Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it confirmed the first detection of flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm in US wildlife in an

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Australia's Fortescue warns of possible operations hit as China state buyer talks rumble on

Australia's Fortescue warned on Thursday its operations could be hit if talks with China's state-backed buyer did not conclude by year-end, as the world's fourth-largest

Economy|Political|World

Carney says Trump’s tariffs hurt Americans as US Embassy alleges Canadian interference

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have raised costs for American families and upended decades of trade as he unveiled a $6.2 billion plan to protect Canada’s manufacturing heartland

Business|Economy

Saudi capital's airport reopens to limited traffic, and other Mideast news

There were only a few flights by Saudi carriers from the Saudi capital's airport on Wednesday, even as Saudi authorities declared it's open for business

Business|Economy|Finance|US

Kinder Morgan to invest $4.7 billion in two gas pipeline projects as demand surges

US pipeline operator Kinder Morgan said on Wednesday it has approved a total of $4.7 billion as its share of investments in two major natural gas pipeline joint

Business|Economy|Finance

New Zealand third-quarter inflation slows to 3.7% but expectations remain of a hike next week

New Zealand's annual inflation slowed in the third quarter, coming in below analysts' forecasts at 3.7%, but remained above the top end of the central

Arts|Economy|Environment

From groceries to home loans, high oil prices permeate daily life 

The shock of oil prices at a five-month high of $110 a barrel and gas prices in Asia and Europe hitting their highest levels since

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Tesla's Q3 profit drops as it prepares for possible merger with Musk's other public company, SpaceX

Tesla posted a drop in profit for the latest quarter as it prepares for a possible merger with Elon Musk’s other big business, SpaceX

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Meta Q3 revenue tops estimates and Zuckerberg says Muse accounts have topped 10 million

Meta Platforms says its third-quarter profit jumped more than threefold, as revenue climbed sharply

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in New Mexico case over Cambridge Analytica scandal

Meta ordered to pay $25 billion in New Mexico case over Cambridge Analytica scandal

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California state workers begin 1-day strike over return-to-office mandate, pay and healthcare

California state workers began a one-day strike Wednesday, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration to agree to a new contract that increases workers’ pay, ensures affordable healthcare access and allows more flexibility for remote work

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Mattel adds top shareholder EdgePoint Investment's executive to board

Mattel said on Wednesday it has added a top executive of its largest shareholder, EdgePoint Investment Group, to its board of directors as the toymaker grapples with weak

Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of America names Jim Fitterling and Bill Thomas to board of directors

Bank of America announced two new board members on Wednesday, appointing Jim Fitterling, 65, and Bill Thomas, 58, effective immediately.

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Trading Day: Tech it away

Buoyant AI sentiment on the back of quarterly results from SpaceX and Super Micro Computer lifted Wall Street on Wednesday, as relatively calm

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Southwest Airlines cuts profit forecast as fuel costs overshadow turnaround gains

Southwest Airlines sharply cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, as surging fuel costs overshadowed gains from higher

Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump again targets offshore wind, risking deal to speed approvals of new energy projects

The Trump administration is asking a federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit granted for a large offshore wind farm

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Walmart launches tools for AI agents to shop for customers

Walmart on Wednesday intrduced new tools that will allow artificial intelligence agents to shop and complete transactions for customers, as the retailer seeks

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Meta puts Muse agent at heart of AI strategy, plans new stock to power investments

Meta introduced new non-voting shares on Wednesday to help fund the social media giant's costly AI expansion, as executives laid out their vision

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A strong profit report from SpaceX helps lift tech stocks and Wall Street

U.S. stocks climbed following strong profit reports from SpaceX, Capital One Financial and other big companies

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Dan Gilbert pledges $1 billion to redevelop Detroit's Renaissance Center

Dan Gilbert, co-founder of Rocket Mortgage, says he will contribute $1 billion to redevelop Detroit's Renaissance Center

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

A SpaceX-Tesla megamerger could benefit both companies and Elon Musk's personal fortune

Stocks of Elon Musk's two biggest companies are rising Wednesday after he suggested a combination was in the works to form a trillion dollar colossus in possibly the biggest deal ever

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Chevron to sharpen US Gulf focus with sale of older assets

Chevron is exploring the sale of some of its older oil and gas assets in the US Gulf, the company confirmed to Reuters, part of an

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Nasdaq leads Wall Street gains as SpaceX, Super Micro boost AI sentiment

The tech-heavy Nasdaq led Wall Street to a higher close on Wednesday after quarterly results from SpaceX and Super Micro Computer improved investor

Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political

For Flavio Bolsonaro, runoff vote tests Brazilians' appetite for family's political brand

For right-wing Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, his biggest strength is also his greatest weakness: the Bolsonaro family name.

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Tunisia military court sentences opposition figure Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison

A Tunisian military court sentenced opposition politician Olfa Hamdi to four years in prison on charges of plotting against state security and inciting the

Economy|Europe|Political

France's Macron vows order, calls foreign criticism of unrest 'stupid'

President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Wednesday to prevent a repeat of last weekend's violence at protests planned in the coming days,

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US busts ring accused of arranging hundreds of sham marriages in Massachusetts

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday charged six people with participating in a long-running scheme to allegedly arrange hundreds of sham marriages in

Economy|Europe

EU leaders to discuss 2027 money for Ukraine, next EU budget on November 26-27

European leaders will seek to agree on how to finance Ukraine's €70 billion unmet needs in 2027 at a special summit on November 26 and 27 where they will also discuss the 

Arts|Economy|Environment

Kentucky program moves 100 people from homelessness into permanent housing

Kentucky program moves 100 people from homelessness into permanent housing

Economy|Europe

Italian retailers warn of food shortages caused by truck drivers' protest

A protest by Italian truck drivers over fuel prices and the cost of living is causing food shortages in shops, with deliveries disrupted and fresh produce rotting, retailers

Arts|Economy

Dollar dips as traders wait on Fed; Aussie gains

The US dollar index dipped on Wednesday as traders weighed renewed oil-driven inflation risks and waited for next week's Federal Reserve meeting, while

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance

United Airlines sees elevated fuel costs through 2027, flags margin challenges

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said on Wednesday the carrier expects fuel prices to remain elevated throughout 2027.

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Sisi says Egypt would defend Saudi territory but rules out attack on Yemen

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Egypt's military support for Saudi Arabia would be limited to defending the kingdom's territory and borders and would not include

Economy|Political|World

Colombia to enact 2027 budget by decree after congressional process fails

Colombia's government said on Wednesday it will enact its 2027 budget of 634.9 trillion pesos ($198.83 billion) by decree after a procedural error in Congress derailed final

Arts|Economy|Environment|Science|World

In Honduras, hard hit by drought, authorities hope to make it rain using contentious tactic

Global warming is making the El Niño weather pattern stronger, and that’s prolonging a devastating drought across a region of Central America known as the Dry Corridor

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Nvidia CEO encourages Europe's lagging AI sector and offers tools to accelerate data center buildout

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged Europe’s lagging artificial intelligence industry to get going and touted a modular system to quickly build the AI data centers with the massive computing power Europe currently lacks

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India rate panel flags more hikes but wary of aggressive cycle, minutes show

Members of India's rate-setting panel indicated that further rate hikes may be needed to curb inflation but stopped short of endorsing an aggressive tightening cycle over

Economy|Education|Europe

Thousands of Greek students, teachers protest over education, pay

Thousands of students and teachers took to the streets across Greece on Wednesday, demanding higher state funding for education, better facilities and less-crowded

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Brookings paper offers broad plan to shrink Fed balance sheet

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Philip Morris warns conflicts are raising costs, hurting earnings

Philip Morris International flagged growing pressure from conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine on Wednesday and said it now expects to land in

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Wall St opens higher as SpaceX, Super Micro results lift AI stocks

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday after quarterly results from SpaceX and Super Micro Computer improved appetite for AI stocks, while Netflix slipped after its

Business|Economy|Finance

Bank of Israel holds interest rates steady a week before election

The Bank of Israel left short-term interest rates unchanged at 3.25% on Wednesday, opting to hold ahead of the country's election next week and amid

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Netflix's ad stumble deepens fears its growth is hitting a wall

Netflix's cut to its advertising sales forecast is fuelling concerns that its growth engine is losing steam, threatening the edge that made it a

Economy|Finance|World

Nigeria says private capital to drive next growth phase, petrol subsidy gone

Nigeria will increasingly turn to private investors at home and abroad to finance its next phase of growth rather than relying on state borrowing, Finance

Economy|Environment|Science

US is a big reason for the world losing ground in the fight against climate change, UN report says

Humanity is losing more ground in its fight against climate change

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Putin, at talks with Witkoff, suggests he and Trump could meet in China

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed meeting US President Donald Trump in China as he welcomed Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff at talks in St Petersburg on Wednesday

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Russia's Putin meets US envoy Witkoff, agencies report

Russian President Vladimir Putin met US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday for talks on ending the war in Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported.

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Super Micro climbs after upbeat forecast shows robust AI demand

Super Micro Computer jumped more than 11% on Wednesday after it forecast quarterly revenue and profit margin comfortably above Wall Street estimates, signaling that AI data center

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Musk mulls megacap

It was hard to keep track of global markets from hour to hour on Tuesday, with Brent crude hitting fresh five-month highs before plunging, which rippled through tech-

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Euro zone bond yields rise as French borrowing costs hit 24-year high

Euro zone bond yields rose on Wednesday, led by another increase in French borrowing costs to their highest since mid-2002, as widespread

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Heineken ordered to pay €111 million in damages, interest to Greek rival

Dutch beer company Heineken said on Wednesday a Dutch court had awarded Macedonian Thrace Brewery €111 million ($125 million) in damages and interest in a case it brought

Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

How cheap Chinese antibiotics threaten Europe's last major penicillin plant

Tucked away in the green foothills of the Austrian Alps, the last fully integrated European penicillin plant faces an

Economy

Russia says it will send first diesel cargo to US on Thursday

Russia will dispatch its first tanker with diesel for the United States on Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said, according to the Vedomosti news outlet,

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI to sell its top models on Google Cloud in latest enterprise push

OpenAI will make its frontier artificial intelligence models and Codex coding agent available through Google Cloud in the coming weeks, the companies said on Wednesday

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The 2027 full-size trucks you need to know about, according to Edmunds

Choosing a full-size pickup truck is harder in 2027

Arts|Economy|Election

Trump’s approval rating hits a new low as midterms enter final stretch: CNN poll

Trump’s approval rating hits a new low as midterms enter final stretch: CNN poll

Business|Economy|Finance

UK inflation rises to highest in almost a year as Iran war drives fuel prices higher

Inflation in the U.K. has risen to its highest rate in almost a year as the Iran war continues to drive up fuel prices

Arts|Economy|Finance

UK annual house prices rise at weakest pace since March, ONS says

British annual house prices rose at their weakest annual pace since March in August, according to official data published on Wednesday that also showed growth in average

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French 10-year bond yields hit 5%, highest since 2002

France's 10-year government bond yield hit the 5% mark on Wednesday, a new 24-year high, the latest sign of growing concern among investors over France's

Economy|Europe|Political

Hungary finance minister hopes deficit cuts pave way for 2032 euro entry

Hungary's government hopes a front-loaded budget adjustment geared towards spending cuts will pave the way for a sustainable reduction in the deficit

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Russian strikes kill elderly Ukrainians after Trump urges Kyiv to agree terms

Two Ukrainians over 80 years old were among four killed in overnight Russian attacks that also targeted energy facilities across four regions, officials said, hours after US

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ECB says AI, greener economy help euro zone weather energy shock

The euro zone economy has weathered this year's energy shock better than expected, with lower dependence on fossil fuels, stronger fiscal support and an AI investment

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Adidas shares rise on guidance increase after surprise earnings statement

Adidas shares rose almost 3% on Wednesday after the German sportswear group raised its full-year outlook on the back of unscheduled

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Investors flood to Jio IPO on day one of India's largest offering

Investors flocked to Jio Platforms’ $3.2 billion IPO on Wednesday, with bids covering the shares on offer in under two

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Strong earnings help European shares erase nearly all losses from French unrest

European shares rose on Wednesday, recouping nearly all of their losses since the weekend turmoil in France as strong earnings encouraged investors to

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Trump welcomes Britain’s decision to approve new North Sea gas field

Trump welcomes Britain’s decision to approve new North Sea gas field

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Global diesel prices seen staying high despite Trump's deal with Russia

President Donald Trump's deal with Russia to supply diesel to US and global markets is unlikely to meaningfully lower

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From cashmere to faux fur, Target's holiday push centers on affordable luxury

Target on Wednesday announced a holiday strategy centered on affordability as consumers strain under rising cost of living, featuring what it called “luxe for less” items like

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Booking.com targeted in EU investigation into phishing scams, fraudulent listings

EU tech regulators will investigate whether online hotel reservation website Booking.com is doing enough to weed out fraudulent listings and phishing scams

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OpenAI president urges AI safeguards as group he funds opposes regulation

As OpenAI executives step up their public calls for federal AI safety rules, a political group the company’s president helped fund is spending millions

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Hungary’s Magyar vows accountability for Orbán era while holding firm on migration

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is actively pursuing former officials accused of corruption and power abuses

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Turkey plans mandate to send military personnel to Saudi Arabia, ruling party official says

Turkey will submit to parliament a mandate allowing for military personnel to be deployed to Saudi Arabia under its joint defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a

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Who's a vulture? Spain struggles to identify culprits in fury over evictions

As anger boiled over in Spain about the death of Maricarmen Abascal two weeks after the 87-year-old pensioner was evicted from her

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Republicans bet Musk’s millions can rescue Texas' Paxton in US Senate race

Texas Democrats' best chance at a statewide win in more than three decades is facing a wall of Republican money,

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Indonesia's central bank keeps main rate unchanged, hikes deposit facility rate

Indonesia's central bank held its main interest rate unchanged for a fourth straight policy review on Wednesday, but hiked the deposit facility rate, as the country's stock

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Auto industry bosses expect software, China growth to reshape sector by 2035, survey shows

Software and digital technology are set to overtake traditional vehicle engineering as the key battleground in the automotive industry by 2035, while China is

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Halfords falls 10% after holding annual outlook despite strong first half

Halfords shares fell as much as 10% on Wednesday after the British bicycle and car parts retailer maintained its full-year outlook despite a strong first half, adding to investor

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Micron faces strike from one Taiwan union after deal with another

A union representing workers at a Micron plant in Taiwan said it would proceed with a planned strike on Thursday, even as the US memory chipmaker reached a

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OPmobility's revenue rises amid reorganization, weak auto market

OPmobility reported higher third-quarter revenue on Wednesday, even as the French car parts supplier restructures its business amid broader

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UK inflation jumps to highest in nearly a year at 3.5%

British inflation rose by more than expected last month, according to data that is likely to intensify calls for support for households in next week's budget and add to the

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Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan

Getty Images filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday, formalizing restructuring plans unveiled more than a week ago as part of its move to go private.

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US agents investigate report incendiary device thrown at ICE office in Atlanta

US federal agents are investigating reports that an incendiary device was thrown at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday

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In China, ECB makes case for euro liquidity lines

The European Central Bank can strengthen the euro's global role and amplify the reach of its monetary policy by providing liquidity safety nets to foreign countries, ECB

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UN sees higher global warming, even in best-case scenario

Global warming is now projected to exceed previous estimates, with even the most optimistic scenario seeing average temperatures rise to 1.7-1.8 degrees

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Bank of Japan's Himino signals readiness to raise borrowing costs

Japan's underlying inflation is quite close to the central bank's 2% target and financial conditions remain loose, Deputy Bank of Japan Governor Ryozo Himino

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Tesla may get rocket boosters for real this time

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Just days after strapping thrusters onto the new Roadster, Elon Musk may be about to repeat the stunt for real this

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Anthropic logged net loss of over $80 billion in first half of 2026

Anthropic's net loss widened sharply to $80.7 billion in the first half of this year, in large part due to a rise in the fair value of bonds convertible into shares of

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Bond selloff revives debate about euro zone banks' 'doom loop'

Soaring euro zone government borrowing costs are reviving fears of a replay of the debt crisis that 15 years ago rocked the bloc.

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Guatemalan man gets 30 years for role in smuggling tragedy that killed 53 people in Texas

Federal prosecutors say a Guatemalan man who was extradited to the U.S. to face charges related to a smuggling attempt that left 53 migrants dead was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday

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Japan records a trade deficit as oil imports soar because of conflict in the Middle East

Japan’s trade deficit has reached 2.81 trillion yen, or $17.8 billion, for the first fiscal half, according to government data, as the war in Iran sent oil import prices soaring

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Australian AI data centre operator NextDC shares shed 42% on revenue delay, future plans on hold

Australian data centre operator NextDC shed nearly half of its market value on Wednesday after sharply cutting revenue forecasts for

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Israel accepted as a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Israeli Foreign Minister says

Israel has become a Pacific Islands Forum partner, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on X, describing the move as part of the country's broader effort to strengthen

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A 'golden age' vs. 'we're working on it': Trump and Vance give different pitches on the economy

When Vice President JD Vance speaks on the campaign trail about the high costs Americans are facing, he often says he understands that people are hurting

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Japan shifting to wage-driven inflation phase, finance minister says

Japan's economy is seeing price rises driven by higher import costs and on the cusp of shifting to a period of sustained inflation driven by rising wages,

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Japan exports rise 16.7% in September as AI chip demand powers trade

Japan's exports rose 16.7% in September from the same month a year earlier, government data showed on Wednesday, as strong demand for semiconductors and AI

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Japan September exports rise 16.7% y/y, slower than forecast

Japanese exports in September rose 16.7% year-on-year, up for a 13th straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday.

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Australian central banker says inflation outlook worse, unsure about November rate hike

A top Australian central banker on Wednesday said tighter monetary policy was working to slow the economy but the inflation outlook had still

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Alberta voters overwhelmingly reject separation process in a victory for Carney

Voters in Alberta have overwhelmingly backed remaining in Canada, with four-fifths of votes counted showing 75% support for staying

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AI data center projects boost US warehouse demand and rents, real estate company JLL says

AI data center construction projects, particularly near Dallas/Fort Worth and Washington, DC, are generating new demand for warehouse space and helped

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Trump promises cash for fraud tips as he awards right-wing YouTuber

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would reward tipsters who uncover fraud in US government programs, launching the initiative by announcing a

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USDA plans to resume imports of Mexican cattle at more ports of entry

The US Department of Agriculture plans to resume cattle imports from Mexico at two additional US ports of entry, after halting shipments last year in an

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Netflix posts higher Q3 profit but revenue growth worries pull shares lower

Netflix, which announced layoff plans last week, posted a third-quarter profit above Wall Street’s expectations

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FAA clears the way for airlines to put Boeing's long-delayed 737 Max 10 into service

The U.S. government has certified Boeing’s 737 Max 10 airliner for passenger service after years of delays

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Trading Day: Oil reversal lifts spirits

US stocks rose on Tuesday, shrugging off global weakness earlier in the day as oil prices pulled back sharply from six-month highs, a reversal

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Iran says Saudi Arabia, Houthis have not answered mediation offer

Iran has not received a response from Saudi Arabia or Yemen's Houthis to its offer to help broker talks to end the fighting between them, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas

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Alaska Air forecasts bigger-than-expected fourth-quarter loss on soaring fuel costs

Alaska Air Group on Tuesday forecast a bigger-than-expected fourth-quarter loss as soaring fuel costs continued to squeeze its profits despite strong travel demand and

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BOJ to raise rates to 1.50% in December, sticking to quarterly pace: Reuters poll

The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates in December to 1.50%, following June and September increases, according to a majority of economists in a